Creating a strong, supportive relationship with children and grandchildren starts with one essential skill: active listening. Dr. Theresa Wee, President and Medical Director of Wee Pediatrics, Inc., ...

Effective communication skills are more important than ever in our close-quarters existence. By Jancee Dunn On a recent morning, my family was assembled in our customary positions at the kitchen table ...

In our first installment, we shared a short summary of the speaking and listening standards, along with a few ways that we attempt to meet them in our classrooms. As we stated, discussions—both in ...

As my 4-year-old son and I set off to explore the natural sounds of our neighborhood at night, I reminded myself to be more like a butterfly flitting behind him and less like a hovering helicopter.

Interviewing is full of uncertainty. What set of skills are really the most important? What does it take to rise above the rest? The answer: “Soft skills.” Soft skills are what enables someone to get ...

It's easy to get caught up in sightseeing and activities when you're on vacation with your partner, but it's important not to forget the importance of active listening exercises and communication.

I’m just about ready to declare that active listening is the highest priority skill for a coach to master and that it must be mastered prior to success using any other strategy. This is because I have ...

Listening helps children harness the skills they need to become strong readers, so why aren’t we teaching how to listen in schools? Listening will make you successful no matter who you are or what you ...

Employees that possess effective communication skills are less apt to misinterpret information passed along to them by their supervisors, colleagues or clients, ensuring more accurate transactions and ...